Episode 4 - Tales from Salopia

On this week's episode of Random Fandom FC we meet Dan who is a Shrewsbury Town fan.

Before we chat to him we have to wrap up last week and see how Aston Villa got on after we spoke to Mike on last week's episode.

He predicted a 2-1 win over Spurs in the FA Cup while I went for a 1-0 Villa win.

Little bit of a fact sheet for Shrewsbury...

Shrewsbury Town FC—nicknamed The Shrews—is a professional football club based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Founded in 1886, the club has a long history in the English Football League and currently competes in EFL League One. They play their home games at Montgomery Waters Meadow, a modern 10,000-seater stadium that replaced the historic Gay Meadow in 2007.

Throughout their history, The Shrews have experienced highs and lows, moving between divisions and earning a reputation as a resilient side. Their best spell in the league system saw them spend ten seasons in the old Second Division (now the Championship) between 1979 and 1989. In recent years, they’ve established themselves as a solid League One side, often flirting with the play-offs but yet to secure promotion to the second tier in the modern era.

The club has enjoyed some memorable cup runs, with their best FA Cup performance coming in 1979 when they reached the quarter-finals, knocking out teams like Manchester City along the way. More recently, they’ve put up spirited performances against Premier League opposition, holding the likes of Liverpool and West Ham to draws in the competition. Their only major trophy to date is the EFL Trophy, which they won in 1996 after defeating Rotherham United at Wembley.

Shrewsbury’s fanbase is known for its loyalty and passion, with rivalries against Walsall and, historically, Wolverhampton Wanderers adding an edge to certain fixtures. The club’s identity is built around a hardworking, disciplined style of play, often punching above their weight against bigger clubs in the division.

While they may not have the financial clout of some of their League One counterparts, The Shrews continue to prove themselves as a well-run, competitive side. With a strong foundation and ambitions to return to the Championship, Shrewsbury remains a club that consistently challenges expectations and upsets the odds.

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